Stephen Kinsey
Derby,Derbyshire
Summary
Skilled labourer knowledgeable about civil engineering work. Focused on helping crew meet targets and completing quality work. Adapts easily to different assignments and always shows up on-time and ready to work. Experienced in road maintenance and repair with hands-on approach to ensuring safe, smooth traffic flow. Consistently quick to adapt to changing conditions and committed to high safety standards. Recognised for collaborative teamwork and problem-solving on job. Dedicated Road Maintenance Worker, skilled at working within teams to complete large highways tasks on [Location] roads. Dedicated to keeping surrounds and colleagues safe by monitoring operations and helping others during challenging tasks. Daily duties include landscaping, repairing potholes and constructing roads. Have vast experience of driving all vehicles up to HGV 18 tonne lorries & Hotboxes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
HGV Class 2, Multi drop, delivery Driver
Valley Wholesale Carpets
Derby, Derbyshire
12.2025 - Current
- Handled merchandise carefully to provide safe delivery.
- Developed strong relationships with regular customers, enhancing loyalty and service satisfaction.
- Managed delivery schedules efficiently, adjusting routes to meet urgent delivery requirements.
- Maintained excellent customer and community satisfaction by delivering polite, friendly and helpful service.
- Completed daily pre-departure inspection checklist before every shift.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, collections, and mileage for reporting purposes.
- Decreased transport time by planning most efficient and cost-effective routes through GPS systems.
- Processed returns and exchanges at the point of delivery, following company policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, collections, and customer signatures to comply with company policies.
- Mapped out driving routes ahead of time to determine fastest route.
- Utilised GPS and route planning software to optimise delivery routes, reducing fuel consumption and delivery times.
- Conducted daily vehicle checks to adhere to safety and maintenance standards, reporting any issues promptly.
- Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues.
- Checked vehicle's fluid levels and tyre pressure, promptly scheduling any required repairs.
- Reported all vehicle defects and maintenance requirements via daily check sheet.
- Managed returns and exchanges at the point of delivery, processing paperwork accurately and efficiently.
- Listened to traffic and weather reports to stay up-to-date on road conditions.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork upon deliveries.
- Handled cash and card payments upon delivery, ensuring accurate transaction records were kept.
Highways Operative/HGV Class 2 Driver
Fletcher Civils
Derby, Derbyshire
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Conducted surface treatments to extend the life of roads, including sealing and resurfacing works.
- Cleaned sites after job completion, ensuring surroundings stayed safe and hazard-free for road users.
- Applied hot and cold mix asphalt to repair potholes, cracks, and other road surface damages effectively.
- Wore required safety clothing and equipment for site compliance.
- Maintained clear and safe pathways by removing debris, snow, and ice from roads and pedestrian areas.
- Operated jackhammers to break up rocks, concrete and bitumen surfaces.
- Unloaded construction materials at job sites and organised for use.
- Conducted highway maintenance work within agreed timeframes and budgets.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations, wearing appropriate protective gear and following best practices at all times.
- Loaded vehicles with supplies and equipment to transport to job locations.
- Maintained excellent physical fitness to safely complete manual labour tasks.
- Implemented traffic management plans to ensure the safety of workers and the public during roadworks.
Highways Operative/HGV Class 2 Driver
Derby City Council
Derby, Derbyshire
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Applied hot and cold mix asphalt to repair potholes, cracks, and other road surface damages effectively.
- Wore required safety clothing and equipment for site compliance.
- Maintained clear and safe pathways by removing debris, snow, and ice from roads and pedestrian areas.
- Took instruction well to meet daily site activity targets.
- Operated jackhammers to break up rocks, concrete and bitumen surfaces.
- Unloaded construction materials at job sites and organised for use.
- Conducted highway maintenance work within agreed timeframes and budgets.
- Followed work orders and supervisor instructions to maintain road safety and performance with regular upkeep.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations, wearing appropriate protective gear and following best practices at all times.
- Loaded vehicles with supplies and equipment to transport to job locations.
- Maintained excellent physical fitness to safely complete manual labour tasks.
- Assessed drainage channels to identify and repair blockages.
- Implemented traffic management plans to ensure the safety of workers and the public during roadworks.
- Removed road surface layers for treatment and resurfacing.
- Installed appropriate signage prior to commencing roadworks, ensuring compliance with [Type] laws and regulations.
- Safely drove large trucks to transport equipment, teams and supplies to various job sites.
- Compiled detailed reports on road maintenance activities, including completed works and future repair needs.
- Liaised with the public and local businesses to minimise disruption caused by highway operations.
- Responded quickly to emergency repair requirements, restoring roads to safe conditions.
- Maintained detailed records of maintenance activities, equipment usage, and incident reports.
- Applied asphalt and other road surface materials to repair potholes and maintain road quality.
- Kept physical fitness levels high to meet demanding manual labour and lifting requirements.
- Wore task-specific PPE and followed regulations to maintain safety of self, others and site environments.
Education
CSE & O Level - Maths, English, Geography, General Science, Art.
Lees Brook Secondary School
Derby, DER1987
Skills
- Surface treatment
- Asphalt application
- Traffic management
- Site compliance
- Manual handling
- Hazard assessment
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Strong work ethic
- Customer Service
- Tarmacking
- Site cleaning
- Public interaction
- Safety awareness
- Time-management
- Decision making
- Driving licence
- Drainage maintenance
- Health and safety consciousness
- Physically Fit
- Excavation techniques
- Material handling
- Fencing
- Site preparation
- Physical stamina
- Surface preparation
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Moving materials
- Time efficiency
- Leadership potential
- Self-motivation
- Hand tools
- Risk Assessment
- Plant operation
- Decision-Making confidence
- Health and safety procedures
- Groundworks
- Physically agile
- [Type] vehicle licence: HGV Class 2
- Heavy goods vehicle licence
- Manual excavation
- CSCS Card Holder
Hobbies and interests
I enjoy most sports. I like to keep physically fit, am a good communicator, get along well with all work collegues etc.. Very good time keeping record. Interests include most sporting events & watching quiz shows.
Timeline
HGV Class 2, Multi drop, delivery Driver
Valley Wholesale Carpets
12.2025 - Current
Highways Operative/HGV Class 2 Driver
Fletcher Civils
09.2024 - 11.2025
Highways Operative/HGV Class 2 Driver
Derby City Council
08.2022 - 09.2024
CSE & O Level - Maths, English, Geography, General Science, Art.
Lees Brook Secondary School